About the College Counseling Center 

College Counseling Center is located on the second floor of St. Joseph’s Hall. On most school days the center is open from 7:30 am - 3:00 pm for students and parents.

The collective goal/mission of the counselor, student, and parent is to find colleges where students will be as happy and successful socially as they will be academically.

Juniors at Benet begin working with their respective College Counselor midway through the year. College Interviews are conducted throughout the spring semester, giving students the opportunity to meet one-on-one with Mrs. Wesley, Mrs. Lundstrom & Mrs. Hayes to discuss their college search.

Click here to view the timeline of programs and activities that will guide you through the college search process.  Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions!

Online resources include:

• College Reports (summarizes the colleges that Benet graduates attended) 
• Career Outlooks and Test Score to Job Match-ups 
• College Search  
• College Applications
• College Financial Aid

Calendars:  Important counseling dates are included in the main website calendar. 

College Visits: The schedule of college visits is located in Naviance.  All are welcome to view the schedule using the guest login "Redwings" 

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions!  

Mrs. Amy Wesley (A-K)
awesley@benet.org 

Ms. Kendall Hayes (L-Z)
khayes@benet.org

Mrs. Pat Cunneen - Counseling Administrator
pcunneen@benet.org

 

Benet Academy Profile and College Reports [ More InfoHide Info ]
School profile and college reports. College reports summarize college choices by class including statistics, college names, selectivity levels, states, and other demographics.
Benet Academy Academic Profile PDF (72.38 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	6/18/2010
This form is provided for your reference. The counselors' office provides this to the colleges along with your transcript.
2010 College Report PDF (100.68 KB)		Administration	7/28/2010
2009 College Report PDF (399.92 KB)		Administration	6/18/2010
2008 College Report PDF (204.32 KB)		Administration	6/18/2010
2007 College Report PDF (96 KB)		Administration	6/18/2010
2006 College Report PDF (86.2 KB)		Administration	6/18/2010
2005 College Report PDF (95.07 KB)		Administration	6/18/2010

Career Outlooks/Test Score-to-Job Matchups [ More InfoHide Info ]
The following sites contain career related information to look at as you consider your college major and school choice.
College/career Quickstart: based on your PSAT  Link  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	4/24/2010
This will link you to the Collegeboard’s college and career planning tool based on your PSAT results and how you answer some questions presented on this site.
Mapping Your Future Link  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	4/24/2010
"At Mapping Your Future, you can find out more about planning for your future — whether you are preparing to go to college or are already a college student."
O*Net Online Link  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	4/24/2010
Tools for career explanation and job analysis.
Occupational Outlook Handbook: U.S. Dept. of Labor Link  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	4/24/2010
"For hundreds of different types of jobs—such as teacher, lawyer, and nurse—the Occupational Outlook Handbook tells you: the training and education needed, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job, working conditions. In addition, the Handbook gives you job search tips, links to information about the job market in each State, and more. You can also view frequently asked questions about the Handbook."
One Source: Illinois Work Info Link  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	4/24/2010
CIS is the Career Information System with comprehensive resources for education, careers, scholarships, and more. Included is access to information about occupations, wages, employment projections, and videos of people doing their job.
What's Next Illinois? Career and College Planning Link		Administration	4/24/2010

College Application Process Forms
College Admissions' Guide - What They Look For PDF (250.11 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	7/28/2010
A quick guide to what college admissions offices look for and how to stand out from the crowd. Published by Fastweb
Common Ap (Seniors) Link  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	4/23/2010
The Common Application for Undergraduate College Admissions
PACC Credit and the College Application PDF (10.4 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	5/2/2010
This document covers frequently asked questions about PACC credit courses taken at Benet Academy.
Test Score Report - ACT (Seniors) Link  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	4/23/2010
Benet does not send your test scores to the colleges admissions offices; the testing agency sends scores directly. Click here after you have received your official score notification and submit scores to your college choices.
Test Score Report - SAT (Seniors) Link  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	4/23/2010
Benet does not send your test scores to the colleges admissions offices; the testing agency sends scores directly. Click here after you have received your official score notification and submit scores to your college choices.

College Financial Aid [ More InfoHide Info ]
In addition to these resources that are focused on financial aid, more information on financial aid is found under many college search resources.
Explanation of College Financial Aid DOC (26 KB)		Administration	4/24/2010
FAFSA Pin  Link  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	4/23/2010
FAFSA application requires a secure PIN number which is used to electronically sign your FAFSA application. Sign up for your PIN before completing the FAFSA application.
FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid Link  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	4/24/2010
You will need to register for a pin number before completing your FAFSA form. The pin number will be used to sign your FAFSA form. Go to http://www.pin.ed.gov to apply for your pin. Then complete your FAFSA form at http://www.fafsa.gov Site provides general information about the major federal student aid programs and allows families to obtain information about the FAFSA and/or to complete this form for financial aid on the web.
CollegeAnswer.com  Link  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	4/24/2010
Parent Resources for Education Preparation. Comprehensive source of financial aid information including scholarships, grants, loan programs, etc.
Fastweb Link  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	4/24/2010
Comprehensive scholarship information and one of the Internet’s largest free scholarship search sites.
FinAid! Link  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	4/24/2010
Comprehensive scholarship information including loans, grants, scholarships, a calculator tool, etc.
Student Aid On the Web: Federal Loans and Aid  Link  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	4/24/2010
U.S. Department of Education. Information about all Federal Student and Parent Financial Aid, need and non-need based.

College Search [ More InfoHide Info ]
A collection of links and articles to help you search for the right college.
Naviance Link - (Family Connection)  Link  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	4/21/2010
Site includes college search tools, scattergrams of GPAs and test scores of recent Benet graduates who applied to specific colleges, scholarship database, application status, and more. Guest password is Redwings until student account is established in spring of sophomore year. If you would like more details about how to use Naviance, click the Naviance Support link below Juniors were registered on Naviance last December and can now access Naviance with their email address and password. Parents can log-in to the system in one of three ways: 1. have their student add “Parent Information” to their profile page. Parent can then request their own registration information from their student’s counselor and have an individualized account. (this is the recommended option) 2. log-in to the system as their student (requiring the student’s email address and password) 3. enter as a “Guest” using the password “Redwings” (limited information will be available)
Naviance Support DOCX (17.57 KB)		Administration	4/21/2010
American Universities Index Link  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	4/21/2010
Maintained by the University of Florida
Association of Benedictine Colleges & Universities Link  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	4/24/2010
List of Benedictine Colleges and Universities
Beginning the College Search Process PDF (77.23 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	4/23/2010
A helpful guide for parents and students to review at the beginning of Junior year.
Christian Colleges Directory Link		Administration	4/21/2010
College Board Link  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	4/21/2010
Comprehensive site includes college search process, financial aid information, related career topics, etc.
College Navigator Link  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	4/21/2010
Direct link to nearly 7000 colleges and universities. Provided by The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). The NCES is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.
College View  Link  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	4/21/2010
Comprehensive site includes college search service with profiles of 3000+ colleges/universities, virtual tours of selected schools, financial aid information, and career planning tools, etc.
Information for Athletics - NCAA Eligibility  Link		Administration	6/9/2010
Information for Athletes - Varsity Edge Link  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	6/9/2010
Varsityedge.com - "Varsityedge provides information for parents, student-athletes, & coaches on the college recruiting process and what it takes to play at the next level."
Junior Year Timeline: Month by Month DOC (26.5 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	4/24/2010
A month by month plan for college search and testing requirements. All Juniors are encouraged to print this document and post it at home as well as in their locker.
Information for Performing & Visual Arts Students Link		Administration	4/24/2010
Steps to College - Newsletter to Guide the Process Link  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	4/24/2010
Published by the NACAC - National Association for College Admission Counseling.
The Top 10 Questions to Ask Yourself PDF (2.48 MB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	4/24/2010
Ask yourself these 10 questions before you start your college search.
Visits - What to ask on your college visit PDF (584.9 KB)		Administration	4/24/2010
XAP Link  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	4/21/2010
Comprehensive site includes college search process, financial aid information, career planning tools, college comparisons, etc